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I the Lord test the mind and search the heart, to give to all according to their ways, according to the fruit of their doings. Jeremiah 17:10 What does it mean to be blessed? Christians use that word a lot but do we actually understand its implications? I often wonder if the store clerk or … Continue reading Sermon – Feb 17, 2019

Jesus did this, the first of his signs in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him. John 2: 11 Today our lectionary gives us the third story of the revealing of Jesus to the Gentiles. In the coming of the Magi to the infant Lord on Epiphany, we were … Continue reading Sermon – Jan 20, 2018

No one has ever seen God. It is God the only Son, who is close to the Father's heart, who has made him known. John 1:18 Considering just how cynical and secular our culture has become one might wonder why we continue to keep Christmas. Is it really for economic reasons…a marketing ploy by retailers, … Continue reading December 30, 2018 Sermon

Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. Luke 1:48-49 Today on this last Sunday of Advent we sing the song of Mary, the mother of God. While historically the Church has focused her attention on the obedience … Continue reading Sermon – Fourth Sunday of Advent – December 23, 2018

Arise, O Jerusalem, stand upon the height; look toward the east, and see your children gathered from west and east at the word of the Holy One,  rejoicing that God has remembered them.    Baruch 5:5 When I was a child my mother had a habit of commenting on every situation with some appropriate, pithy saying. … Continue reading Sermon – Mother Robyn – Second Sunday of Advent December 9, 2018